edición
“edición” means “edition” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
edition
Also: issue, printing
📝 In Action
La primera edición de ese libro se agotó en un día.
A2The first edition of that book sold out in one day.
Necesito comprar la edición de hoy del periódico.
A2I need to buy today's issue of the newspaper.
Es una edición limitada para coleccionistas.
B1It is a limited edition for collectors.
editing
Also: preparation
📝 In Action
La edición del documental duró casi tres meses.
B1The editing of the documentary lasted almost three months.
Necesitas un software especial para la edición de fotos.
B1You need special software for photo editing.
edition
Also: staging, version
📝 In Action
Esta es la octava edición del torneo de fútbol.
B1This is the eighth edition of the football tournament.
La próxima edición de los premios será en Madrid.
B2The next edition of the awards will be in Madrid.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: edición
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'edición' to mean the process of preparing media, rather than a specific version of a book or event?
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👥 Word Family▼
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *editio*, which means 'a bringing forth' or 'publishing.' It is built from the verb *edere* ('to publish or put out').
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Por qué 'edición' es femenino si termina en -ón?
Most Spanish nouns ending in -ción are feminine, including 'edición.' This pattern comes directly from Latin nouns ending in *-tio*. Think of other common words like 'canción' (song) and 'nación' (nation); they are also feminine.